Still sober

[Craig CT]

Hello all; Fourteen years today, one day at a time. And no, it's not about me. This is just a reminder it can be done a day at a time, and if you or someone you know needs help, it's a phone call away from your local directory. I wish you all an uneventful evening, Craig.

[39topless]

What is this doing on this forum?

[Pete]

shaaay thassspritty inprezziv

[TagMan]

Your lack of compassion and display of ignorance is incredible. No, it doesn't belong here, maybe, but give a guy a break and tell him "Congratulations!". You wish other Barners a Happy Birthday and so on, don't you?

Congratulations, Craig. What you've accomplished may not seem like much, but as having had a relative in the same position, I can appreciate what a set it took to make it 14-years, one day at a time. Keep it going !!!

[wga]

Craig, beating an addiction is tough. Congrats, and I wish you an eventful evening and life - continue to enjoy it.

[Lanny]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Way to go Craig, habits are very hard to get away from,
especially bad habits, so congrats on having the will power.









.

[B-O-B]

Congratulations my friend!!! Proud to call you my friend.

[jake197000]

congrats.many of us have struggled as such and still do in some way.if u havent been there its hard to get it.peace to u.old fords can b very tharaputic.

[Binx]

I'd guess St. Patty's day is a milestone date. Good for him and I wish him well.

Lonnie

[raybee]

Congrats Craig, hang in there, sorry there are getting to be so many juvenile dicks on here. Ray

[Bob T]

Congrats. Been there. Thanks to old Fords

[Craig CT]

Originally Posted by 39topless

What is this doing on this forum?

Hi 39topless; I've been a Ford Barn member since Shelly had this site and I make this annual post because I care and want to let people know there's help and hope available. Thanks, Craig.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Craig CT

Hi 39topless; I've been a Ford Barn member since Shelly had this site and I make this annual post because I care and want to let people know there's help and hope available. Thanks, Craig.

Congrats! ... And I'll drink to that!

Seriously, substance abuse is nothing to laugh about, and I do congratulate you on your continuing fight to stay clean.

[donald1950]

congratulations.....

[JM 35 Sedan]

Good for you Craig! Beating any type of addiction is a great thing to be proud of and to share with others. This probably gives you more time and maybe puts you in a better financial position to enjoy the hobby that much more..

[4t8v8]

It's a big deal Craig!!! Just had a neighbor die at 55 from alcohol poisoning. His liver gave out. Horrible death. Congratulations and stay with it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drbrown]

What you've done requires great strength and determination. I admire your effort.

[Mtn Wudy]

Congratulations ..........!!

[Fordors]

I don't know you Craig but regardless, I admire you. Great job.

[lnvmyrick]

Originally Posted by Craig CT

Hello all; Fourteen years today, one day at a time. And no, it's not about me. This is just a reminder it can be done a day at a time, and if you or someone you know needs help, it's a phone call away from your local directory. I wish you all an uneventful evening, Craig.

Craig...congratulations on your sobriety and the best days are to come. Although I don't struggle with the same issue you've struggled with........We all have our share of lifes' problems.....at the risk of making someone unhappy.... Phillipians 4:13

[malpais]

Pete and Topless - WTF?

[Dave in WY]

Way to go Craig!!! One day at a time is how we do most anything. Keep up the GREAT work. It's a struggle, but the battle can be won. 15 years for me smoke free.

[Mart]

Well done.

[JWL]

Nothin is ever easy and this is one of the worse to overcome. Great strength and determination required. Good on ya!!

[flathead48]

Well done, Craig, inspiration to all

[Bruce/CT]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I'm very impressed. Think about how many days that means you've been sober. Lots of THUMBS UP.
Bruce/CT

[Craig CT]

Originally Posted by malpais

Pete and Topless - WTF?

Hi malpais; Pete's a friend of mine and meant what he wrote in a good way, it's just sometimes words read differently to some of us. Thanks, Craig.

[Steves46]

Stay strong!!!

[Cecil/WV]

This is always good news!!

[Ol' Ron]

My last drink was on Mar 17 1986 and I can tell you, it was flathead fords that helped me out of the bottle. Craig, I'm with you all the way.
Take care.

[Flowmeister]

It takes a big man to admit something has become a problem and
take action to rid his life and those around him of that.
Congrats.

[the cooch]

Congrats and good luck!
Now if someone could just help me with this old Ford problem I seem to have. Out in the dirty driveway all day, up in the filthy garage all night. Always late for work, spending all my damn money on rusty parts and weird old tools...I'm sick!
Actually- thanks to the hobby and the barn for keeping me off the mean streets of Boulder, I used to be in the bar all the time, now I'm too tired from wrenching' all day, best midlife crisis may family could ask for!

[Johnnydidd]

Congrads, that's great!!!! now can you help me with old Ford addiction?

[cmbrucew]

Originally Posted by 4t8v8

It's a big deal Craig!!! Just had a neighbor die at 55 from alcohol poisoning. His liver gave out. Horrible death. Congratulations and stay with it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations on staying sober. Your liver is a very important organ, and NOS parts are not easy to find.
God Bless you
Bruce

[4tford]

Congrats Craig. The only way to quit is to admit to a problem and want to quit. Guys would be amazed to know how many members of the "Quitters Club" there are on the forum. One day at a time.

[BILL WZOREK]

Originally Posted by 39topless

What is this doing on this forum?

HOBBY = CAR'S & PEOPLE

In the past I have made a joke FACTS only the FACTS belong here.

WELL it is a FACT what Craig has done is something to be very proud of.
And as a Barn Famly (no I in family ) member, he is letting us know that for those of us that struggle in there own ways that it can be done 1 day at a time.

Craig congratulations

Spring is around the corner so take a ride to the local ( old terminology )
drive inn & have a soda for us well wishers.

[Clem Clement]

Congrats Craig and thanks for telling us. Yes we are family and we are proud of you!! Stand tall

[1934]

Congratulations to you, Craig! I can't imagine the struggle it's been for you but you've certainly earned the right to be very proud of yourself. You are an inspiration to so many!
Doug.

[KendraFowles]

It's off-topic but very relevant as some Ford Barners would not be enjoying the best things in life if they hadn't found a way to kick a destructive addiction. I know how difficult this can be - I quit drinking in 2001. Several of my former drinking buddies are dead from the same thing. Since then I've found the time to once again work on classic cars and my career is in high gear.

Some repro parts just don't fit or work right. Liver, brain, etc.

Craig, thank you for sharing.

Ken

[Royal Ryser]

Good on you!

[Mike in Mass]

Yes .Well done . . my oldest brother,, I visit in a cemetary because of his drinking. . my little brother bought his 35 coupe off his widow, because he didn,t want to see it coming down the road without him in it .A grand a month for 21 months . hopfully one of his 3 kids will want ther dads car somday . and the middle brother just got his 14 year madalion ,or I would be visiting a rock to see him too. we all need to stop and think somtimes . .glad your still here brothers mp

[Bob NH]

I also want to offer congrats Craig. I was never into drink but smoked pack a day till 1998 when my wake up call was my wife getting lung cancer and passing on. I had semi tried to give it up several times before that. Do not even like the nasty odor from others now and feeling great these days. Stay with it buddy, your doing great !

[Rowdy]

Celebrated 16 years a couple of months ago. Congragulations. Rod

[Pete]

Craig is a good friend of mine.
The rest of you need to go back to school and retake the class on reading comprehension.
HE SAID IT WAS NOT ABOUT HIM.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Pete

Craig is a good friend of mine.
The rest of you need to go back to school and retake the class on reading comprehension.
HE SAID IT WAS NOT ABOUT HIM.

So... I guess what you're saying is he's in denial?

[39topless]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Originally Posted by malpais

Pete and Topless - WTF?

Pete was just trying to be funny. I remember a time when we could laugh at ourselves and not end up offending someone. And I was simply asking the question as to the appropriateness of the post on this forum. It was my understanding that subjects about religion, politics and personal messages were not allowed on this forum. That's it, so put away the torches and pitch forks.

[39topless]

Originally Posted by Craig CT

Hi 39topless; I've been a Ford Barn member since Shelly had this site and I make this annual post because I care and want to let people know there's help and hope available. Thanks, Craig.

Craig,
Thanks for the response. I am sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent. Looks like you are the kind of friend that we could all use.
Phil

[Craig CT]

Originally Posted by 39topless

Craig,
Thanks for the response. I am sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent. Looks like you are the kind of friend that we could all use.
Phil

Hi Phil; No, I wasn't offended at all and I think it was and is an appropriate question. This forum is supposed to be about the cars. I take a liberty once a year as a tradition. Thanks for your kind words, Craig.

[Mark Slight]

Craig,

I've been speaking at meetings since 1991 and still involved.

One Day at a time!


Mark

[Craig CT]

Originally Posted by Mark Slight

Craig,

I've been speaking at meetings since 1991 and still involved.

One Day at a time!


Mark

Hi Mark; Thanks for your service. Yes I got and stay sober as an active member of our fellowship. Service work and gratitude are a big part of the reason I've gotten this far and hope to stay on the path I'm on, Craig.

[Ol' Ron]

After 30 years sober, I'am gratfull for all the friends I've made and all the work I;ve done since. But I regret the 10 hears I lost and the problems I caused my family. I now consider all the flathead guys and gals as part of my family. I say this not to take a bow for my self, but to help anyother person to take the pledge. It ain't easy, but the rewards ore increadable..

[rufus39]

Craig,
1st of all, I too would like to congratulate you on your victory over this addiction.I think we all have friends or relatives that have been there or are still battling some sort of problem..I also appreciate your mindset of not letting others words offend or upset you..
You certainly have gained a lot of respect from many of us .
Take care & continue on the path you are on..

[uncle max]

May 15th, 1988... 3:00 a.m.
Too much of everything was just enough.

[swoopNZ]

On a visit to the USA in the late 80's the saddest sign I ever saw was on a beer joint in East Texas -
" We cash pay checks "

[tubman]

After reading all that's here, it looks like the best option is to trade a bad addiction for a good one. Congratulations guys!

[cmbrucew]

Originally Posted by swoopNZ

On a visit to the USA in the late 80's the saddest sign I ever saw was on a beer joint in East Texas -
" We cash pay checks "

That sign is common in beer joints close to the oil fields.
Oil field workers drink on credit till payday, then they cash their pay checks, and pay their bill.
Bruce

[Maclab58]

Congratulations!

[swoopNZ]

I had over 35 years in the oilfield.
I worked with a bunch of thirsty lizards.

[jerseyboy]

Congratulations Craig! And to all the others here on the barn who have fought addiction.

This post is inspirational!

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!

[Gumpy]

Craig==I must say congratulations my friend!

[1931 flamingo]

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! !

I've got 27. One day at a time KISS
Paul

[JM 35 Sedan]

My only real addiction (not counting early Ford V-8's ) was smoking cigarettes. I smoked about 20 years and knew it was affecting my health. Stopped cold turkey around 1980. It was a tough addiction for me to break but I feel so fortunate now that I was able to quit. I'm sure that some of my family members and close friends are no longer here now because they would not or could not give it up.

[flatford8]

Originally Posted by jerseyboy

congratulations craig! And to all the others here on the barn who have fought addiction.

This post is inspirational!

Keep v-8ing and 4-banging!

x2....MARK

[Sid the Maineiac]

You should be very proud ,Craig ! Having watched someone die a very agonizing death from sclerosis of the liver from alcohol and a Dad that didn't stop early enough, I think you have done yourself and your family a wonderful favor. Keep on posting annually to remind others about this terrible disease!